Taiwan blames China for loss of diplomatic relations with south Pacific island of Nauru.

Nauru, a small Pacific island nation, has cut ties with Taiwan and officially recognized China as its ally. This move comes just days after Taiwan elected a president with pro-independence views. Nauru's decision leaves Taiwan with only 12 diplomatic allies, as China continues to claim Taiwan as part of its territory. The Biden administration has sent an unofficial delegation to Taiwan to show support, further straining the relationship between the U.S. and China.

January 15, 2024
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